Doutta Galla News

Media Release: Doutta Galla Prepared to Meet Growing Demand for In-Home Care Services

9 6 月 2026

As a trusted aged care provider serving Melbourne’s west for more than 30 years, Doutta Galla welcomed the Federal Government’s recent Budget commitment to deliver more home care packages for older Australians. [...]

Supporting the Journey: Palliative Care at Doutta Galla

4 5 月 2026

For many, the words “palliative care” evoke a sense of finality. But for Kristine, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Doutta Galla, it is actually about the [...]

Koula: Still Herself in Aged Care

8 4 月 2026

Koula turned 85 in January, and she has earned every one of those years. Born in Greece, raised in Melbourne, married to an Egyptian man she met on a dance floor, and [...]

Bonnie Still Saying Yes to Life

24 2 月 2026

Lola ‘Bonnie’ Smith sits in her room at Doutta Galla’s Avondale Heights home surrounded by photographs. Children grin from school portraits, grandchildren pose in football jumpers, and great-grandchildren beam from holiday snapshots. [...]

行动中的同情:卡罗尔在阿文代尔高地

19 2 月 2026

Before the interview began, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Carol Fletcher stood quietly in the corridor at Avondale Heights, speaking with the son of a resident in palliative care. Together, they navigated a [...]

A Foundation for Care: Welcoming Kirsten Rodger as Chief Governance Officer

12 2 月 2026

Strong governance often works quietly behind the scenes, yet its impact is felt in every safe decision, every supported staff member, and every resident receiving quality care. With the recent appointment of [...]

“I find myself pleased to be home”: A New Chapter for Wendy

8 1 月 2026

When Wendy Hill talks about Lynch’s Bridge, she does so with certainty and calm. For her, moving into residential aged care was not the result of a sudden crisis, but a deliberate [...]

Doutta Galla Uniform Launch

5 12 月 2025

New Staff Uniforms Where Every Thread Matters I am delighted to announce that Doutta Galla is launching new uniforms for our employees. This is more than a change in appearance – it’s [...]

2025 Annual Report Released & Mr Scott Chapman AM reappointed as Chair

2 12 月 2025

November is a busy month at Doutta Galla – our General Meeting of Trustees (Members) and Annual General Meeting provide opportunity for reflection and celebration of our many achievements from the preceding [...]

Support at Home: What’s changing and what it means for you 

31 10 月 2025

Support at Home Funding Changes from 1 November 2025 From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program replaced the previous Home Care Packages Program. This change is designed [...]

A Message from the CEO: A Transformative Phase for Aged Care

31 10 月 2025

From 1 November 2025, Australia will enter a new era of aged care when the New Aged Care Act 2024 and its associated reforms take effect. These changes represent a significant shift [...]

Doutta Galla Ready to Assist as Government Fast-Tracks Home Care Packages

8 9 月 2025

Doutta Galla Aged Services applauds the Australian Government’s decision to bring forward the release of 20,000 Home Care Packages in early November, and another 20,000 Home Care Packages by the end of [...]

Media Release: Doutta Galla Prepared to Meet Growing Demand for In-Home Care Services

9 6 月 2026

As a trusted aged care provider serving Melbourne’s west for more than 30 years, Doutta Galla welcomed the Federal Government’s recent Budget commitment to deliver more home care packages for older Australians. [...]

Supporting the Journey: Palliative Care at Doutta Galla

4 5 月 2026

For many, the words “palliative care” evoke a sense of finality. But for Kristine, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Doutta Galla, it is actually about the [...]

Koula: Still Herself in Aged Care

8 4 月 2026

Koula turned 85 in January, and she has earned every one of those years. Born in Greece, raised in Melbourne, married to an Egyptian man she met on a dance floor, and [...]

Bonnie Still Saying Yes to Life

24 2 月 2026

Lola ‘Bonnie’ Smith sits in her room at Doutta Galla’s Avondale Heights home surrounded by photographs. Children grin from school portraits, grandchildren pose in football jumpers, and great-grandchildren beam from holiday snapshots. [...]

行动中的同情:卡罗尔在阿文代尔高地

19 2 月 2026

Before the interview began, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Carol Fletcher stood quietly in the corridor at Avondale Heights, speaking with the son of a resident in palliative care. Together, they navigated a [...]

A Foundation for Care: Welcoming Kirsten Rodger as Chief Governance Officer

12 2 月 2026

Strong governance often works quietly behind the scenes, yet its impact is felt in every safe decision, every supported staff member, and every resident receiving quality care. With the recent appointment of [...]

“I find myself pleased to be home”: A New Chapter for Wendy

8 1 月 2026

When Wendy Hill talks about Lynch’s Bridge, she does so with certainty and calm. For her, moving into residential aged care was not the result of a sudden crisis, but a deliberate [...]

Doutta Galla Uniform Launch

5 12 月 2025

New Staff Uniforms Where Every Thread Matters I am delighted to announce that Doutta Galla is launching new uniforms for our employees. This is more than a change in appearance – it’s [...]

2025 Annual Report Released & Mr Scott Chapman AM reappointed as Chair

2 12 月 2025

November is a busy month at Doutta Galla – our General Meeting of Trustees (Members) and Annual General Meeting provide opportunity for reflection and celebration of our many achievements from the preceding [...]

Support at Home: What’s changing and what it means for you 

31 10 月 2025

Support at Home Funding Changes from 1 November 2025 From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program replaced the previous Home Care Packages Program. This change is designed [...]

A Message from the CEO: A Transformative Phase for Aged Care

31 10 月 2025

From 1 November 2025, Australia will enter a new era of aged care when the New Aged Care Act 2024 and its associated reforms take effect. These changes represent a significant shift [...]

Doutta Galla Ready to Assist as Government Fast-Tracks Home Care Packages

8 9 月 2025

Doutta Galla Aged Services applauds the Australian Government’s decision to bring forward the release of 20,000 Home Care Packages in early November, and another 20,000 Home Care Packages by the end of [...]

With the “In My Shoes” project, you’ll get a glimpse into the lives of our Board members as they themselves become caregivers and advocates within the aged care system. By walking “in each other’s shoes,” we can create a more supportive environment for residents, families, staff, and everyone involved in Doutta Galla’s services.

Media Release: Doutta Galla Prepared to Meet Growing Demand for In-Home Care Services

9 6 月 2026

As a trusted aged care provider serving Melbourne’s west for more than 30 years, Doutta Galla welcomed the Federal Government’s recent Budget commitment to deliver more home care packages for older Australians. [...]

Supporting the Journey: Palliative Care at Doutta Galla

4 5 月 2026

For many, the words “palliative care” evoke a sense of finality. But for Kristine, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Doutta Galla, it is actually about the [...]

Koula: Still Herself in Aged Care

8 4 月 2026

Koula turned 85 in January, and she has earned every one of those years. Born in Greece, raised in Melbourne, married to an Egyptian man she met on a dance floor, and [...]

Bonnie Still Saying Yes to Life

24 2 月 2026

Lola ‘Bonnie’ Smith sits in her room at Doutta Galla’s Avondale Heights home surrounded by photographs. Children grin from school portraits, grandchildren pose in football jumpers, and great-grandchildren beam from holiday snapshots. [...]

行动中的同情:卡罗尔在阿文代尔高地

19 2 月 2026

Before the interview began, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Carol Fletcher stood quietly in the corridor at Avondale Heights, speaking with the son of a resident in palliative care. Together, they navigated a [...]

A Foundation for Care: Welcoming Kirsten Rodger as Chief Governance Officer

12 2 月 2026

Strong governance often works quietly behind the scenes, yet its impact is felt in every safe decision, every supported staff member, and every resident receiving quality care. With the recent appointment of [...]

“I find myself pleased to be home”: A New Chapter for Wendy

8 1 月 2026

When Wendy Hill talks about Lynch’s Bridge, she does so with certainty and calm. For her, moving into residential aged care was not the result of a sudden crisis, but a deliberate [...]

Doutta Galla Uniform Launch

5 12 月 2025

New Staff Uniforms Where Every Thread Matters I am delighted to announce that Doutta Galla is launching new uniforms for our employees. This is more than a change in appearance – it’s [...]

2025 Annual Report Released & Mr Scott Chapman AM reappointed as Chair

2 12 月 2025

November is a busy month at Doutta Galla – our General Meeting of Trustees (Members) and Annual General Meeting provide opportunity for reflection and celebration of our many achievements from the preceding [...]

Support at Home: What’s changing and what it means for you 

31 10 月 2025

Support at Home Funding Changes from 1 November 2025 From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program replaced the previous Home Care Packages Program. This change is designed [...]

A Message from the CEO: A Transformative Phase for Aged Care

31 10 月 2025

From 1 November 2025, Australia will enter a new era of aged care when the New Aged Care Act 2024 and its associated reforms take effect. These changes represent a significant shift [...]

Doutta Galla Ready to Assist as Government Fast-Tracks Home Care Packages

8 9 月 2025

Doutta Galla Aged Services applauds the Australian Government’s decision to bring forward the release of 20,000 Home Care Packages in early November, and another 20,000 Home Care Packages by the end of [...]

Profiles of the people living, working and volunteering at Doutta Galla.

Media Release: Doutta Galla Prepared to Meet Growing Demand for In-Home Care Services

9 6 月 2026

As a trusted aged care provider serving Melbourne’s west for more than 30 years, Doutta Galla welcomed the Federal Government’s recent Budget commitment to deliver more home care packages for older Australians. [...]

Supporting the Journey: Palliative Care at Doutta Galla

4 5 月 2026

For many, the words “palliative care” evoke a sense of finality. But for Kristine, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Doutta Galla, it is actually about the [...]

Koula: Still Herself in Aged Care

8 4 月 2026

Koula turned 85 in January, and she has earned every one of those years. Born in Greece, raised in Melbourne, married to an Egyptian man she met on a dance floor, and [...]

Bonnie Still Saying Yes to Life

24 2 月 2026

Lola ‘Bonnie’ Smith sits in her room at Doutta Galla’s Avondale Heights home surrounded by photographs. Children grin from school portraits, grandchildren pose in football jumpers, and great-grandchildren beam from holiday snapshots. [...]

行动中的同情:卡罗尔在阿文代尔高地

19 2 月 2026

Before the interview began, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Carol Fletcher stood quietly in the corridor at Avondale Heights, speaking with the son of a resident in palliative care. Together, they navigated a [...]

A Foundation for Care: Welcoming Kirsten Rodger as Chief Governance Officer

12 2 月 2026

Strong governance often works quietly behind the scenes, yet its impact is felt in every safe decision, every supported staff member, and every resident receiving quality care. With the recent appointment of [...]

“I find myself pleased to be home”: A New Chapter for Wendy

8 1 月 2026

When Wendy Hill talks about Lynch’s Bridge, she does so with certainty and calm. For her, moving into residential aged care was not the result of a sudden crisis, but a deliberate [...]

Doutta Galla Uniform Launch

5 12 月 2025

New Staff Uniforms Where Every Thread Matters I am delighted to announce that Doutta Galla is launching new uniforms for our employees. This is more than a change in appearance – it’s [...]

2025 Annual Report Released & Mr Scott Chapman AM reappointed as Chair

2 12 月 2025

November is a busy month at Doutta Galla – our General Meeting of Trustees (Members) and Annual General Meeting provide opportunity for reflection and celebration of our many achievements from the preceding [...]

Support at Home: What’s changing and what it means for you 

31 10 月 2025

Support at Home Funding Changes from 1 November 2025 From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program replaced the previous Home Care Packages Program. This change is designed [...]

A Message from the CEO: A Transformative Phase for Aged Care

31 10 月 2025

From 1 November 2025, Australia will enter a new era of aged care when the New Aged Care Act 2024 and its associated reforms take effect. These changes represent a significant shift [...]

Doutta Galla Ready to Assist as Government Fast-Tracks Home Care Packages

8 9 月 2025

Doutta Galla Aged Services applauds the Australian Government’s decision to bring forward the release of 20,000 Home Care Packages in early November, and another 20,000 Home Care Packages by the end of [...]

Media Release: Doutta Galla Prepared to Meet Growing Demand for In-Home Care Services

9 6 月 2026

As a trusted aged care provider serving Melbourne’s west for more than 30 years, Doutta Galla welcomed the Federal Government’s recent Budget commitment to deliver more home care packages for older Australians. [...]

Supporting the Journey: Palliative Care at Doutta Galla

4 5 月 2026

For many, the words “palliative care” evoke a sense of finality. But for Kristine, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Doutta Galla, it is actually about the [...]

Koula: Still Herself in Aged Care

8 4 月 2026

Koula turned 85 in January, and she has earned every one of those years. Born in Greece, raised in Melbourne, married to an Egyptian man she met on a dance floor, and [...]

Bonnie Still Saying Yes to Life

24 2 月 2026

Lola ‘Bonnie’ Smith sits in her room at Doutta Galla’s Avondale Heights home surrounded by photographs. Children grin from school portraits, grandchildren pose in football jumpers, and great-grandchildren beam from holiday snapshots. [...]

行动中的同情:卡罗尔在阿文代尔高地

19 2 月 2026

Before the interview began, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator Carol Fletcher stood quietly in the corridor at Avondale Heights, speaking with the son of a resident in palliative care. Together, they navigated a [...]

A Foundation for Care: Welcoming Kirsten Rodger as Chief Governance Officer

12 2 月 2026

Strong governance often works quietly behind the scenes, yet its impact is felt in every safe decision, every supported staff member, and every resident receiving quality care. With the recent appointment of [...]

“I find myself pleased to be home”: A New Chapter for Wendy

8 1 月 2026

When Wendy Hill talks about Lynch’s Bridge, she does so with certainty and calm. For her, moving into residential aged care was not the result of a sudden crisis, but a deliberate [...]

Doutta Galla Uniform Launch

5 12 月 2025

New Staff Uniforms Where Every Thread Matters I am delighted to announce that Doutta Galla is launching new uniforms for our employees. This is more than a change in appearance – it’s [...]

2025 Annual Report Released & Mr Scott Chapman AM reappointed as Chair

2 12 月 2025

November is a busy month at Doutta Galla – our General Meeting of Trustees (Members) and Annual General Meeting provide opportunity for reflection and celebration of our many achievements from the preceding [...]

Support at Home: What’s changing and what it means for you 

31 10 月 2025

Support at Home Funding Changes from 1 November 2025 From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program replaced the previous Home Care Packages Program. This change is designed [...]

A Message from the CEO: A Transformative Phase for Aged Care

31 10 月 2025

From 1 November 2025, Australia will enter a new era of aged care when the New Aged Care Act 2024 and its associated reforms take effect. These changes represent a significant shift [...]

Doutta Galla Ready to Assist as Government Fast-Tracks Home Care Packages

8 9 月 2025

Doutta Galla Aged Services applauds the Australian Government’s decision to bring forward the release of 20,000 Home Care Packages in early November, and another 20,000 Home Care Packages by the end of [...]

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